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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.98, 22,253.67 and 10,544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.98, 22,253.67 and 10,544.22 is: 14,547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.98 : 22,253.67 = 10,544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.98/22,253.67 = 10,544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.98x = 22,253.67 × 10,544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.98x = 234,647,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,647,592.29/16,129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.30

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